Diving Wraps First Day at Air Force Invitational

Jan 29, 2010

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –
Northern Arizona diving completed competition on the 1-meter
springboard turning in four finishes inside the top 15 at the Air
Force Invitational on Friday. Kristy Ardavanis was the top finisher
for the Lumberjacks as the freshman from Gilbert, Ariz., earned a
fifth place finish.

Ardavanis totaled a score of 250.70 which was less than five
points off a top three finish.

“Kristy did a great job,” said diving coach Nikki
Huffman. “She was really consistent. She may have been off a
little here and there, but for now she did great. She was only a
few points from being in the top three.”

“Megan and Lana were up and down,” Huffman said. They
had good performances but were a little off. Cassie dove real well
and missed just one dive. The same can be said for Holly. She tried
some new and harder dives, but had a good day. All in all, they did
pretty well. I think we could have picked up some easy points by
cleaning up some things but overall I was pleased."

The women will be back in action tomorrow to participate in the
3-meter springboard and platform. All five NAU divers will compete
on Saturday.

“I think our juniors Megan and Lana will be better on
3-meter,” said Huffman. “Kristy should be right about
where she was performance wise. Cassie and Holly should be better.
Overall, I am expecting a little better from everyone.”